Igor Thiago closes in on Premier League record after hat-trick against Everton.

Igor Thiago is shining in the Premier League, and his meteoric rise is not going unnoticed. The Brentford forward, just 24 years old, has already scored 14 goals this season, putting him one step away from matching a historic record. After a debut season marked by injuries, Thiago has made a strong comeback, filling the void left by the departures of Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo. Last Sunday, the Brazilian player was decisive, netting a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory over Everton, further solidifying his impressive form.

“Things are going well. I’m feeling fit and my confidence is high. Every goal I score is extra motivation to keep working,” Thiago declared after the match. With an average of one goal every 119 minutes, he is only behind Erling Haaland in the race for the league’s top scorers. This remarkable performance not only highlights him in the Premier League but also positions him as a strong candidate for a call-up to the Brazilian national team ahead of the March fixtures.

Thiago is just a few steps away from equaling a record that connects him with great names in Brazilian football. Currently, he is just one goal shy of matching the record of 15 goals in a single Premier League season, a feat held by three Brazilian stars. Roberto Firmino was the first to reach this milestone, scoring 15 times for Liverpool in the 2017/18 season. In 2022/23, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli matched Firmino’s tally, and last season, Matheus Cunha also reached the same count while playing for Wolves, achieving 15 goals in just 33 matches—the fewest games to achieve such a feat.

Now, Igor Thiago needs just two goals to become the all-time record holder for goals scored in the Premier League by a Brazilian in a single season. This achievement would be monumental, especially considering the quality of his compatriots who have already proven their worth in English football. The anticipation surrounding the young forward only grows as he continues to surprise fans and critics alike with his talent and goal-scoring ability. The future looks bright for Thiago, and the eyes of the football world will be on him as he chases history.